8 raring2go.co.uk 9 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON Fa-Boo-lous Halloween Adventure Valley, Durham, 26 Oct - 3 Nov This October, join our Fa-BOO-lous Fun event, where there will be more giggles than ghouls for all the family. Explore our park to meet our happy halloween characters to complete the happy halloween trail! Each character is placed at an activity station, halloween themed activities that will bring a smile to all faces. Enjoy smashing fun with our Corn Cob Catapult, explore the maize maze, dare our rides (suitable for the little ones too!) watch daily shows, animal encounters and much more… adventurevalley.co.uk Halloween Spooktacular Whitehouse Farm, Morpeth 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 Oct and 3 Nov Creep through the Walkway of Terror, watch Magic Merlin’s Spooktacular Show plus lots of spooky activities throughout the day. Make sure you come dressed to impress and enter our fancy dress competition and don’t forget to pick up your FREE PUMPKIN - one available for every paying child, subject to availability. Buy tickets online whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk Pumpkin Forest The Auckland Project, 4-31 Oct (On selected days) Step into enchantment at Auckland Palace’s new light trail, the Pumpkin Forest! This special, night-time event is a celebration of autumn with over 600 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins along with hundreds of chrysanthemums and decorative gourds within the Palace’s stunning gardens – a magical seasonal experience that’s perfect for the whole family. aucklandproject.org/pumpkin-forest Halloween After Dark Illuminated Trail The Plotters Forest, Oct 31 – Nov 3 As dusk descends, The Plotters’ Forest stirs with an eerie excitement. Adventurers don their spookiest costumes and venture into the shadows, where spiders spin webs and witches and wolves hide. Amidst the darkness, enchanting creatures appear, inviting brave souls to uncover the forest’s mysteries. Join us at Raby this October for a thrilling journey through The Plotters’ Forest after dark. The Glittering North Raby Castle, Oct 12 – Nov 3 (On selected dates) A right rumpus is about to hit the North East this autumn as Raby Castle, Park and Gardens launches tickets to a never seen before spectacle of live music, dance and captivating puppetry, which all comes alive after dark.Taking over the grounds of Raby Castle to provide an immersive and unforgettable new experience this autumn, tickets to The Glittering North are now available for selected dates throughout October and into early November. Celebrating the region’s Norse and Viking heritage in a raucous adventure like no other, the event brings to life iconic figures from the past with enchanting puppetry and illuminating light art. Please check all dates, times and book tickets online at raby.co.uk For more events checkout the ‘What’s On’ and Places2go sections of the Raring2go! Let’s This! Adventure Valley Pumpkin Festival, Durham 15 & 16 October & 22 - 30 October Pick your pumpkin* from the pumpkin patch and get carving! Watch daily shows & follow the spooky trail! Aim and re at our corn cob catapult! Includes full access to all the rides and attractions *Every paying child receives a FREE pumpkin! More details and buy tickets online at https://www.adventurevalley.co.uk/ Go Bats: October half term at Durham Cathedral 22 and 24-29 October, 11am-3.30pm Learn about the bats that live in the cathedral as they go to sleep for the winter and create your own little bat. Free drop-in activity. https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/ 22-30 Oct Halloween Spooktacular at Whitehouse Farm, Morpeth Creep through the Walkway of Terror, watch Magic Merlin's Spooktacular Show plus lots of spooky activities throughout the day. Make sure you come dressed to impress and enter our fancy dress competition and don't forget to pick up your FREE PUMPKIN - one available for every paying child. BUY TICKETS ONLINE - whitehousefarm.co.uk Magical Trails at Raby Castle NEW After dark twilight trail within their woodland adventure playground, The Plotters’ Forest. Magical inhabitants will be taking on a life of their own for an exciting mix of challenge and discovery at this creepy time of year. For those who are looking for a daytime experience, there will also be a Halloween Trail at The Plotters’ Forest PLUS a Witches and Wizards Trail across the Deer Park from 15th to 30th October for budding sorcerers. Hair Raising Halloween at High Force Waterfall A series of hair-raising clues will need to be collected along the spectacular woodland walk way to solve the puzzle so families can make it back to High Force Hotel – and maybe indulge in a delicious treat for completing the spooky mission! https://www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle/ 22-30 Oct Gothic Tales Trail at NT Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough Get in the spirit of Halloween with a visit to Ormesby Hall during October Half Term! Imaginations can run wild as this historic house and garden come alive for the spookiest time of the year. Step inside the house to see it decorated for Halloween and follow the gothic tales trail in the garden. There will also be the chance to explore the house at night, with late night opening on select dates. For more information on events, please check the Ormesby Hall website before visiting. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ormesby-hall Halloween Half Term Happenings
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